Magical Thinking: As Americans have trouble sleeping with pandemic worries, President Trump yesterday turned over the microphone at his daily briefing to Michael Lindell, founder of Minnesota-based My Pillow, who appears on cable television along with the Flex Seal guy.   Lindell, a …

Reality Television: The country’s top epidemiologist said it’s possible that the US could suffer 100,000 to 200,000 deaths before the coronavirus pandemic is over.   This morning, 2,513 people have died of the coronavirus in the United States, up by 802 over …

Stimulating America: As US cases of the coronavirus passed 100,000, the House approved and President Trump signed the $2 trillion stimulus bill, clearing the way for direct payments to taxpayers, jobless benefits, money for the states, and a huge bailout fund …

Bleak House: As the House considered the $2 trillion coronavirus bailout, the government reported a shocking $3.2 million unemployment claims last week and the US became the country with the most infections in the world, surpassing even China where the pandemic …

The rate of increase in New York coronavirus appears to have slowed slightly, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo still says the state is still in dire straits. New York is the epicenter of the pandemic in the US.

Pandemic Politics: Just after midnight, Congress finally reached agreement on a $2 trillion pandemic bailout bill that includes the Democratic demands for stronger protections for workers and oversight of a $500 billion fund to bail out distressed businesses.   The intent is to …

With the coronavirus pandemic in the US still growing, President Trump is already talking about ending isolation and re-opening business.

Viral News: While President Trump ordered the closure of the Mexico and Canada borders in response to the coronavirus pandemic, several more states including New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey put a limit on non-essential outdoor gatherings.   “These provisions will be …

New Rules!: California Gov. Gavin Newsom last night ordered all 40 million Californians to stay inside and leave home only for essential business.   Newsom said, “I think it’s time I tell you what I tell my family.” He said, “This is not …

The Continuing Crisis: President Trump signed an emergency relief bill to provide $500 billion in paid sick leave, unemployment checks, free coronavirus testing, and food and medical aid to people affected by the pandemic.   The Senate vote was 90 to 8. Majority …